U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI)
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Rep. Gallagher: America Stands by its Friends
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin expressed his pride in the House's bipartisan action to support allies against authoritarian aggression. In a statement following the passage of the House National Security Supplemental, Gallagher highlighted the importance of the package in providing crucial support to countries like Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine. He emphasized the significance of renewing the authority to sanction terrorist organizations like Hamas for their use of human shields.Gallagher's legislative priorities were evident in the bill, including...
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Bipartisan Effort: New Act Aims to Enhance Understanding of Strategic Nations through Translations
Representatives Mike Gallagher and Joaquin Castro, along with Senator Tammy Baldwin, have introduced the Open Translation Center Act, a bill aimed at establishing a federally funded research center focused on translating open-source materials from countries like China and Russia. The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of these nations by providing access to translated documents, including speeches and official proclamations.Rep. Gallagher emphasized the importance of the Open Translation Center, stating, "Our adversaries, namely the Chinese Communist Party,...
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Gallagher Announces Xavier HS Student as Winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced that Elizabeth Munao from Xavier High School was selected as this year's winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for her piece of art titled, "Remembering Dad." Rep. Gallagher made the announcement during a reception with students, parents, and teachers at the Neville Public Museum which celebrated the creativity and talent of all this year's submissions.The competition, which is held annually each spring, allows high school students to showcase their artistic talent across each congressional district. This year, 43 pieces of...
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Rep. Mike Gallagher Announces Resignation from House of Representatives
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement announcing his resignation from the House of Representatives effective April 19, 2024. In his statement, Congressman Gallagher expressed, "After conversations with my family, I have made the decision to resign my position as a member of the House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District."Gallagher further stated, "I’ve worked closely with House Republican leadership on this timeline and look forward to seeing Speaker Johnson appoint a new chair to carry out the important mission of...
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Rep. Gallagher Pushes Department of Defense to Publicly Commit Support for Israel in their Destruction of Hamas
Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, recently engaged in a committee hearing focused on U.S. national security challenges in the Middle East and Africa. In a notable exchange during the hearing, Dr. Celeste Wallander, Department of Defense Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, publicly committed the Biden administration's support for Israel's efforts to dismantle Hamas.Responding to Rep. Gallagher's inquiries, Dr. Wallander affirmed the high moral...
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Rep. Gallagher Warns of Potential Conflict in Indo-Pacific Region
Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, recently participated in a committee hearing focused on U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region. During the hearing, Rep. Gallagher raised concerns about the funding shortfall in critical defense capabilities, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.In an exchange with Admiral Aquilino, Rep. Gallagher highlighted the importance of securing additional funding for defense priorities. He pointed...
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Legislation Introduced to Benefit Medicare Patients in Rural Areas
U.S. Representatives Mike Gallagher, Derek Kilmer, Adrian Smith, and Suzan DelBene along with U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Barrasso have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at benefiting Medicare patients in rural areas. The bill, known as the ACO Assignment Improvement Act, seeks to lower cost burdens on Medicare patients and improve their access to quality care organizations.According to Rep. Gallagher, "Individuals who live in rural areas should not be disadvantaged from receiving affordable, high-quality healthcare. This bipartisan...
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Gallagher Statement on Iran Chairing UN Disarmament Conference
On March 18, 2024, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) voiced his concerns over Iran's new role as the Chair of the United Nations' Conference on Disarmament. In a statement, Gallagher expressed his strong opposition to Iran's leadership position, stating, "Iran should be prohibited from occupying this post, and banned from holding any leadership role in the international community, especially any to do with weapons of mass destruction."Gallagher highlighted the risks associated with Iran chairing the disarmament conference, emphasizing Iran's history of deception regarding its...
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Gallagher Honors Appleton Food Allergy Advocate in Congressional Record
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) honored Adel (Delly) Schneider, a teenage food allergy advocate from Appleton, by highlighting her advocacy and community involvement in Northeast Wisconsin in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Rep. Gallagher presented the entry to Delly last week during her most recent visit to Congress, commemorating her years of work for food allergy awareness in Wisconsin.For over four years, Rep. Gallagher has regularly met with Delly, where she successfully advocated for Rep. Gallagher to co-sponsor...
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Gallagher Statement on State of the Union
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) responded to President Biden's State of the Union address with a critical statement highlighting the concerns of many Americans. Gallagher pointed out that despite Biden's assertion that the state of the union is strong and improving, a majority of Americans feel differently. He stated, "President Biden said that the state of the union is strong and getting stronger, yet seventy percent of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction."Gallagher criticized the President's speech as divisive and criticized the administration's...
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Rep. Gallagher: This Illustrates an Unacceptable Breakdown in the Chain of Command
On February 29, 2024, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, expressed his concerns regarding the admission made by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about a breakdown in the chain of command within the military. Rep. Gallagher emphasized the need for accountability in the following statement: "We should all pray for the speedy recovery of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. His admission under oath that anonymous military aides made the decision to transfer authority to...
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Congressman Mike Gallagher Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-election
In a statement released today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced his decision not to seek re-election. Gallagher, who has served four terms representing Northeast Wisconsin, expressed gratitude to the citizens of his district for the honor of serving them and highlighted the accomplishments achieved during his time in office."Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment," Congressman Gallagher stated. "Through my bipartisan work on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the...
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Gallagher: Republicans Should Reject Pelosi Precedent on Impeachment
Republican Representative Mike Gallagher has outlined his reasons for voting against the impeachment of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In an opinion editorial published in the Wall Street Journal, Gallagher argues that the impeachment would not resolve President Biden's border crisis and would set a dangerous new precedent that could be used against future Republican administrations.Gallagher criticizes the use of impeachment as a political weapon, citing previous instances where Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional Democrats attempted to...
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Gallagher Pushes Legislation to Build the Wall and Secure Our Border
Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has introduced legislation aimed at securing the southern border and addressing the ongoing border crisis under the Biden administration. The bill, known as the WALL Act of 2024, not only emphasizes the completion of the border wall but also introduces significant reforms to prevent illegal immigrants from benefiting from certain tax credits and welfare programs.The WALL Act of 2024, which has a companion bill in the Senate introduced by Sen. Britt (R-AL) in 2023, reflects the concerns of many Americans regarding the current state of...
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Gallagher Secures Bipartisan Tax Relief for Wisconsinites
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has expressed his satisfaction after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, includes provisions to extend research and development measures from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, the bill makes important changes to the Child Tax Credit by removing the penalty on large and growing families. The package also incorporates recommendations from the Select Committee on the CCP to enhance the relationship with Taiwan and strengthen competitiveness against...
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Gallagher: Americans Paying Maximum Price for Biden's Minimum Pressure Campaign
Rep. Mike Gallagher issued a statement today expressing his concerns over the recent attack on US military bases in the Middle East. Iranian proxies killed three American service members and injured over two dozen more in this attack. Gallagher blames President Biden's lack of action and accountability towards Iran for the tragic incident.In his statement, Gallagher criticizes the Biden administration's "minimum pressure campaign" against Iran, stating that it has failed to deter further aggression. He believes that the lack of consequences for Iran's actions has led to...
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Gallagher Seeks Plan to Restore Timely Mail Delivery in Sturgeon Bay
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has expressed concerns about the ongoing issues with mail delivery in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. In a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy, Rep. Gallagher outlined numerous reports of inconsistent mail service dating back to November and requested a plan of action to restore timely mail delivery in the area."My constituents in Northeast Wisconsin, especially in rural communities, rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive their medications, pay their bills, and run their small businesses," wrote Rep. Gallagher in his letter. He...
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Gallagher Introduces SPEAR Act to Protect Sturgeon Spearing in Wisconsin
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) have introduced the Sturgeon Protected and Exempt from Absurd Regulations (SPEAR) Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding the annual sturgeon spearing on the Winnebago system in Wisconsin. The proposed legislation seeks to proactively exempt the state of Wisconsin from any listing of lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently conducting a species status assessment of lake sturgeon and contemplating whether to list the species under the Endangered Species Act. If listed,...
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Gallagher: CR Only Rewards Bad Behavior
In a recent statement, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) expressed his disapproval of the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund a portion of the government through March 1 and another portion through March 8. According to Gallagher, this CR only rewards bad behavior.Gallagher criticized the House for wasting time and not fulfilling its duty of passing all twelve appropriations bills. He stated, "The Continuing Resolution the House passed on November 14 was supposed to buy Congress more time to do its job and pass all twelve appropriations bills. Like clockwork, the House...
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Gallagher: E&C Investigation Shows Latest Example of CCP's COVID Coverup
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has expressed his concerns over the findings of a House Energy and Commerce Committee investigation, which revealed that a Chinese researcher uploaded the COVID-19 gene sequence to a U.S. government database in December 2019, nearly two weeks before the Chinese government shared the same information with the rest of the world. Gallagher believes that this is another instance of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cover-up regarding the virus.In a statement, Gallagher commended the committee's work, stating, "Thanks to the House Energy and...